LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The NRL pre-season has wrapped up, with the Broncos taking home back-to-back Pre-Season Tournament titles and a cool $100,000 prize.
Over the past three weeks, we've witnessed some cracking tries, tested out new rule changes with mixed results, and seen some unexpected outcomes on the field.
It's true what they say, these are just trial games, but it's never a good sign when a team like the Roosters get thrashed by lower-tier opposition like the Jersey Flegg squad.
Fans of the Roosters must be feeling apprehensive about the upcoming season, especially after watching new halfback Chad Townsend struggle and the team's lack of momentum against the Knights.
Despite having a lineup packed with star players, the tri-colours put up a woeful performance on Sunday afternoon.
Here are 20 thoughts from the trials:
1.
Roosters fans should be on edge after an abysmal display.
Townsend looked lost on the field and the team's lack of forward momentum against the Knights has many reconsidering their pre-season predictions.
It was a disappointing performance from a team expected to perform better, even in a trial match.